1977 Corton Charlemagne
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The 1977 Corton-Charlemagne is actually my own contribution to La Paulée. It is of course, a disparaged vintage, but the colour was so clear that I gave it a punt and it turned out to be one I do not regret. The bouquet is fresh and charming with dried honey, rosewater and algae-like aromas (imagine cleaning out an aquarium!) The palate is not complex but certainly balanced, quite bitter in the mouth but fresh, leading to a finish that reminds me of a mature white Châteauneuf. A lovely surprise given the deplorable growing season. Tasted at La Paulée in Beaune.
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Neal Martin
About the producer
This historic Domaine Bonneau du Martray is an iconic Burgundy address, dedicated to making two Grands Crus: its iconic white Corton-Charlemagne and red Corton, expressing the special terroir of the hill of Corton. Today it is owned by Stanley Kroenke, of Screaming Eagle fame.